Should Vaccinations Be Mandatory?

Between 1924 and 2013, vaccinations prevented 103 million cases of polio, measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis A, diphtheria, and pertussis (Bailey). Vaccinating is “the process by which pathogenic cells are injected into a healthy person in an attempt to cause the body to develop antibodies to a particular virus or bacterium—successful creation of antibodies is referred to as immunity to the disease caused by the particular pathogen” (Introduction to Should Vaccinations be Mandatory). Popular conflicts regarding vaccination include the worry that this form of immunization isn’t natural, the idea that vaccination schedule for children in the U.S. takes away parents’ rights to make decisions for their children, and the concern that vaccinations aren’t safe for all children. Most doctors and scientists advocate for vaccinations in the name of herd immunity, protection against foreign diseases and prevention against pockets of disease outbreaks. Vaccinations should be mandatory for all children in the United States for who they are deemed safe and effective.

Diseases and illnesses are studied constantly by doctors and scientists trying to find a cure for them. Plague and disease once ravaged our world killing thousands, with no hope or cure to prevent them from occurring. Today, however, is different. Technology is more advanced than ever, and people are living longer than ever before. Life expectancy in the United States has gone up by more than 30 years in the last decades. It isn’t by luck that many diseases now cease to exist, but through extensive studies, and research. The medical field is at the height of its studies with more people being cured of diseases than ever before. Most of this is to the credit of doctors and scientists developing vaccinations that help the body create antibodies, which help fight away diseases, and give the body immunity. I believe that forced vaccinations in children should be mandatory as they have the potential to prevent life threatening diseases, and save countless lives. Though many are against forced vaccinations and say they can cause mental illnesses or brain damage, this has not been proven. The rewards far out way the slight risk, if risk at all of the vaccination having side effects. The individuals who are not vaccinated are left vulnerable to illness, and can potentially infect those around them as well. Leaving scare of an epidemic, and wide spread of a virus. Forced vaccinations in the United States have been beneficial by preventing young children from contracting certain

Vaccination is widely considered one of the greatest medical achievements of modern civilization (Harvard Law School, 2007). Childhood deaths from infectious diseases were commonplace less than a generation ago; however they’re now increasingly rare due to vaccines. In order to be effective at eliminating communicable diseases, vaccines must be administrated to a sufficient level of people in the community. However, there has been plenty of controversy over the morality, ethics, effectiveness and safety of immunization. It has been argued in the past whether laws should be introduced that render some vaccines obligatory for all children (Singer, 2009). These objections may lead to an unacceptably high number of exemptions, which can compromise vaccination programs and leave the population susceptible to outbreaks. Parents argue that it is they who should have the ultimate decision-making right on whether or not to vaccinate their children. Whereas nurses and health care officials oppose that view on the grounds that by making vaccination rates in children incomplete, we expose all children to contracting the vaccine-preventable diseases. The most recent Australian Childhood Immunization Register coverage report illustrates that 92.1% of children aged 12 to 15 months have been fully immunized in Australia (ACIR, 2014). A survey was conducted for the Mansfield community to analyze and identify the factors which prevents them from vaccinating their children.The

All living things on this earth are subject to attack from a disease-causing agent. Therefore, multicellular animals have dedicated cells and tissues that fight off infectious microbes in order to build immunity. A multitude of specialized cells carries out much of the immune system’s work. Each of these cells is intended to fight off diseases in a particular way. Vaccination, which is one of the methods that is used to prevent germs from proliferating, is subject of many discussions. While opponents believe that most of the diseases such as diphtheria and varicella are not necessarily harmful, and that injecting questionable vaccine ingredient into a child may cause side effects, such as seizures, paralysis, proponents believe that vaccination has been one of the greatest developments of the 20th century. It has served as a protection for the community, and has saved children and parent’s time money.

Jeffrey Kluger believes that “Vaccines save lives; fear endangers them. It's a parent need to keep hearing.” (“TIP Talk!” 2016) Vaccinations relate to the first amendment for more than one reason. One of the reasons being the first amendment relates to vaccinations because of freedom of religion. If a religion does not allow you to get vaccinated, and there is a mandatory vaccine for a child within that religion; you are breaking the first amendment’s laws of the constitution (“Vaccination & religious exemptions” 2018). A vaccine is a substance used to provide immunity against one or several diseases. Vaccinations were first

There are many reasons patients refuse vaccinations. In the majority of theses cases it is parental objection as it are

A 2013 CDC blog tells people that 71% of babies between ages 17-35 months are vaccinated for 7 diseases. Where is the other 29%. Most of the 29% say that it genetically passes autistic genes . others say that it will hurt the baby . Out of the 71% say that it will help save their kids from life threatening diseases.Even though the baby will cry , it's not like the baby will remember and cause malice. Not vaccinating babies can affect their lives emotionally and physically . Why is this happening to 29% of americans . All kids should be vaccinated so that it will keep them safe from deadly diseases and decrease the count of people contracting the disease.

The question is, should the government mandate vaccines? Those in favor of child vaccinations, believe that they are the greatest health developments of the 20th century. While those against them believe that a child’s immune system permits either a natural or acquired resistance to diseases than putting questionable toxic ingredients into a child’s body. In the US, 50 states require vaccinations for children entering public schools, though no mandatory federal vaccination laws exist. 50 states issue medical exemptions only (1), 48 states (excluding Mississippi and West Virginia) permit religious exemptions, and 31 states exclude Philosophical exemptions. (2)

The decision of whether or not to make childhood vaccinations mandatory can rile up deep emotions in both parents and people arguing their rights. The side that makes

Public health is controversial in many cases because it requires balancing individual freedom and the greater good of society. Vaccinations can eliminate communicable diseases, but can be difficult to impose vaccinations upon individuals because of their sense of liberty. In this debate, there are those that support mandatory vaccinations to promote the health and wellbeing of the entire population and those that oppose mandatory vaccinations to protect themselves from any potential side effects. This controversy must be handled delicately by public health workers.

Public health is a main issue that a government is concerned about. It has established a variety of policies associated with public safety in order to promote the welfare of the entire population, protect people from being infected by diseases, and provide access to safety and health care for people. For several decades, all 50 states had required parents to immunize their children against various diseases as a requirement before entering public schools (Kitch E, et al), and the courts had already found that the mandatory vaccination statues for schoolkids are constitutional. As a result, the government has struggled finding a balance between protection of the public’s health and individual rights to mandatory vaccination laws since the policies became intrusive in our lives.

“Vaccines are the most effective tool we have to prevent infectious diseases” (mandatory vaccinations) As a result, in the future, if the body is exposed to the same virus it will be able to create the antibodies, and fight it off. The government allows competent adults to decide whether they would like to vaccinate themselves or their children. However, in certain situations, there are mandatory vaccinations. Mandatory vaccinations are when, “Public health benefits overcome strong individual rights protections” (Orenstein, 100). This is mostly for diseases, that in the past have caused mass fatalities. In 1905 the supreme court ruled, in the case Jacobson vs. Massachusetts that vaccination requirements are within the power of the state if

In the past century, vaccinations have progressed to the point where some vaccine-preventable diseases have been eradicated. After the development of vaccines in 1776 by Edward Jenner, vaccines began to help to prevent outbreaks of deadly diseases and control the number of deaths. Ever since the creation of the varicella vaccine in 1995, the number of children who have fallen victim to the disease and died has also decreased. Even people who are unable to be vaccinated have been protected to some extent. There is now a debate of whether or not they should be mandatory for all people who are medically able to receive the vaccinations. Many feel they should not be required by law to vaccinate children and themselves if it violates their beliefs,

Immunizations play an essential role in every parent’s life; most parents decide to vaccinate their children without doubts, while others struggle with whether or not the positive outcomes outweigh the negative side effects. In the past decade the percentage of parents refusing immunizations for their children has grown quite substantially due to growing religious exemptions, as well as the negative and controversial claims regarding a link between autism, and type 1 diabetes. As the number of unimmunized children grows, so does the amount of outbreaks of diseases traditionally suppressed by the use of vaccinations. Is this a coincidence or is there a direct correlation? In this paper I will examine the growing trend of forgoing immunizations; why it has seen such an increase and what problems it is causing. I will also discuss the major repercussions that this

David Wilson was two years old when he contracted polio. Even after many operations, he still had to use crutches and leg braces. Children saw him as different from everyone else, and as he grew older he couldn’t work. His disease could have been avoided if he would have gotten vaccinated. While some believe mandatory vaccinations are an infringement of their personal right, others believe they are beneficial to society in a variety of ways. Getting vaccinated can allow for a healthier environment, the benefits outweigh the risks, and they can be the difference between life and death.